Black Sun

Navigate the Black Sun mission in Beyond: Two Souls with our expert guide. Learn Jodie and Aiden's abilities and how to overcome challenges in this critical chapter.

Hey there! So, you've reached the 'Black Sun' part of Beyond: Two Souls. This section is all about understanding how Jodie and Aiden work together, especially when things get intense. Think of it as a deep dive into their unique abilities and how you'll be using them throughout the game.

The game's story unfolds across about 17 years of Jodie Holmes' life, jumping between her childhood and adulthood. You'll be controlling both Jodie, who moves and interacts like a typical character, and Aiden, the spectral entity tethered to her.

Jodie's Controls and Actions

Jodie moves with the left analog stick, but interacting with the world is done with the right stick. You'll often see dots on screen indicating where to move the stick to perform an action, like placing an object or choosing a dialogue option. Be mindful of these prompts, as failing to act quickly can lead to the game making a choice for you, which might have consequences later on.

Some sequences require precise movements, like sneaking through tight spaces. The game will prompt you with button combinations, such as holding L1 then R1. Messing these up can mean Jodie has to retry or might fumble through, taking a small hit.

The Triangle button is your go-to for switching between Jodie and Aiden, and it also serves to end conversations or interactions. Other face buttons (X, O, Square, Triangle) often simulate Jodie's arms for actions like climbing or playing an instrument, usually requiring repeated presses.

The game also uses the PS3 controller's motion sensor for actions like lifting or lowering the controller to help Jodie climb or pour drinks. It can be a bit finicky, so try to match the on-screen timing without being too jerky.

When Jodie gets into fights or needs to evade, the game enters a slow-motion 'bullet time' mode. On easier difficulties, an on-screen arrow guides your right stick movement, but on harder settings, you'll need to react based on what you see. Failure here usually means getting hurt or captured, but not death.

Aiden's Powers and Abilities

You can switch to Aiden using the Triangle button, though sometimes you'll be locked into controlling one of them. Aiden is connected to Jodie by an ethereal cord, limiting his range.

Aiden can interact with objects marked with blue dots. You'll need to lock onto them with L1 and then move both analog sticks down and towards the center. He can also nudge people (blue dot on their body) by moving the sticks horizontally apart and then pushing them together.

Possessing people is done by targeting those with an orange aura, using the same horizontal stick movement. The person's eyes will turn white, and they'll be under your control.

For more lethal actions, target victims with a red aura. Pulling and pushing the sticks sideways will choke them. To kill them completely, you need to maintain this until their red aura dissipates.

Aiden can also heal. Look for green spots on injured individuals. Move the analog stick cursors to cover the green spot to heal them. It's like faith healing, but hey, it works!

To protect Jodie, Aiden can create an energy shield by holding both L1 and R1 and pulling the sticks apart. This can shield Jodie from harm and make things tough for enemies.

Channeling spirits involves connecting a line between an object or a dead body and Jodie's head. This is done by carefully maneuvering the analog sticks. Jodie will be temporarily possessed, allowing her to see memories or act as a medium.

Finally, Aiden can destroy evil spirits, which often resemble sentinels. Lock onto them with L1, push the analog sticks down, and then push towards the target dot. If a spirit grabs Jodie, pull the sticks horizontally and then center them to break free. This can be tricky, so practice the motion if you fail.

Remember, the game will prompt you with which buttons to use, so pay attention to the on-screen cues. It's a combination of Jodie's human skills and Aiden's supernatural abilities that will get you through each chapter.